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Shrekking, the new dating trend that has social media users divided
Shrek, one of DreamWorks' most beloved animated characters, has become the figurehead for a toxic new dating trend that’s divided the internet. But what is Shrekking?
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Taco Bell AI drive-thru rollout stalls after trolls order 18,000 water cups
Taco Bell’s bold AI drive-thru experiment hit a wall after trolls exposed its flaws when one ordered 18,000 water cups in a viral prank that forced the fast food giant to rethink its high-tech rollout
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Cracker Barrel will not change its logo after bipartisan backlash online
US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel will keep an “Old Timer” figure in its logo after MAGA accused it of going “woke” and the Democrats said it “sucks.”
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement has internet users “down bad”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged and fans and foes took to the internet to discuss the news in the only way they know how.
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This TikToker is “overthrowing Amazon” by returning 110-pound anvils – but who really pays the price?
A TikTok prank involving 110 pound anvils and Amazon Prime’s free return policy has gone viral, raising questions about waste, small sellers, and who really pays for convenience. But why the drama?
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Woody Allen slammed for telelink to Moscow film festival
Ukraine has called Woody Allen’s involvement in the Moscow film festival a "disgrace," but the director defended his decision to speak at the event hosted by President Vladimir Putin’s ally.
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Flashback: these are the top 5 viruses that bugged us in the eighties
The eighties brought us the first video game consoles, Air Jordans, and the beginning of the end of the Cold War. But it also brought us some of the first-ever bugs, malware, and viruses which – when you think about it – kicked off the industry we know today as cybersecurity.
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Dismay after Menendez brothers denied parole
Netflix has brought the plight of the Menendez brothers to the TikTok generation, but the show was not able to sway the opinion of the parole board.
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Fake Justin Bieber dupes club goers, but TikTok users aren’t fooled
While a Justin Bieber look-alike may have fooled Las Vegas event managers, TikTok users weren’t convinced.
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Taylor Swift breaks another record with New Heights podcast on YouTube
The New Heights episode featuring Taylor Swift set a new record as YouTube’s most-watched live podcast, overtaking podcaster Joe Rogan’s interview with President Donald Trump.
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Ads under the influence: social media influencers are taking over
Advertisers have turned to social media influencers to help reach a younger audience, but are facing criticism along the way.
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“The lore you asked for,” McDonald’s brings back McDonaldland
Ever wanted a virtual milkshake and fries? Well, users can now experience McDonaldland in virtual reality.
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Could Taylor Swift vs Elon Musk be the lawsuit that redefines AI abuse?
Taylor Swift’s deepfake fight with Elon Musk’s Grok has set up a huge discussion, but a legal precedent for AI abuse remains uncertain.
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New on streaming: first Alien TV series and Jim Jefferies speaks again
Alien, the famous science fiction horror franchise, is finally arriving on our small screens, with a prequel series debuting on Hulu and Disney+ this week.
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Meet Clanker, the Star Wars slur fueling an AI backlash
From Star Wars droids to TikTok memes, the slur “clanker” is the internet’s new weapon for mocking AI, robots, and the people who use them.
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South Park doubles down on Trump Administration, and social media users can’t stop laughing
The creators of South Park continue to troll the Trump Administration, and social media users are loving it.
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“Boomers love AI,” Rod Stewart takes Ozzy Osbourne tribute a step too far
Rod Stewart’s tribute to the late rock and roll legend Ozzy Osbourne has been heavily criticized after showing a video generated using artificial intelligence (AI) at one of his shows.
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New on streaming: Wednesday snaps back, King of the Hill recrowned
Welcome to the goth summer of woe on Netflix – Jenna Ortega is back as Wednesday Addams. More importantly, though, King of the Hill has been revived. We’re over the moon.
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Now everyone can earn money on Twitch
Twitch will no longer gatekeep its monetization tools to influencers and every streamer will now have a chance to earn money – but there’s a catch.
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China clamps down on fake Labubus
Labubu dolls have taken the world by storm. But now, fake Labubus, or Lafufus, are the latest trend that China is grappling with.
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